One of man's most puzzling mysteries is the subject of Pete's photo assignment when he sets out to find the elusive Bigfoot. Scientists and tourists from miles around have been drawn to a small community where daily sightings have been reported of ‘the Wildman of the forest,' better known as Bigfoot. Among the inquisitive are the Karrases, also hoping to find out if this strange phenomenon really exists.

Pete has been given the assignment to photograph the daughter of an international shipping magnate during her visit to Los Angeles. However, upon his arrival, he discovers that the job has been assigned to someone else, and there have been threats made against the young girl's life.